2 Notable alumni of University of Vaasa
Updated: May 29, 2026 EliteDegrees
University of Vaasa is ranked #1,733 in the world and #10 in Finland by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 2 notable alumni from University of Vaasa sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with University of Vaasa won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Venla Hovi
1987-. (aged 39)
ice hockey player
ice hockey coach
Venla Hovi is a Finnish ice hockey coach and former ice hockey forward. She is an assistant coach for the Harvard Crimson women's ice hockey program, and was head coach of the Metropolitan Riveters in the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) during the 2022–23 PHF season.
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2. Sari Essayah
1967-. (aged 59)
politician
athletics competitor
Sari Miriam Essayah is a Finnish retired racewalker and a politician, former Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and Member of Parliament since 2015. She is the president of the Finnish Christian Democrats party. She is serving as Minister of Agriculture and Forestry since 2023.
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